NHL has awarded Nikita Kucherov (L) of Tampa Bay Lightning as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 0 assists for 4 points in 4 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Russia, Nikita Kucherov was originally drafted to the NHL by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2nd round of the 2011 entry draft. He has appeared in 102 NHL games during his career, notching 24 goals and adding 27 assists along with 18 penalty minutes. The 21 year old left wing has played 50 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season, totalling 15+18=33 with 4 PIM.
